muscle pain
der Muskelschmerz, die Muskelschmerzen
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muscle pain
Pain in one or more muscles that can be caused, for example, by overexertion, injury, or illness.
Der Muskelschmerz in seinen Beinen wurde nach dem Training immer stärker.
The muscle pain in his legs grew steadily worse after training.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Muskelschmerzen |
| genitive | des Muskelschmerzes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Muskelschmerz | die Muskelschmerzen |
| accusative | den Muskelschmerz | die Muskelschmerzen |
| dative | dem Muskelschmerz | den Muskelschmerzen |
| genitive | des Muskelschmerzes | der Muskelschmerzen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Muskelschmerz' (muscle pain) consists of 'Muskel' (muscle) and 'Schmerz' (pain). The first component names the affected area of the body; there is no additional linking letter between the two parts.
Die Ärztin fragte, wann der Muskelschmerz zum ersten Mal aufgetreten war.
The doctor asked when the muscle pain had first occurred.
To name the affected part of the body, 'Muskelschmerz' (muscle pain) is often used with 'in' followed by the dative. Typical phrases are 'im Rücken' (in the back), 'in den Beinen' (in the legs), and 'in den Armen' (in the arms).
Seit der Wanderung habe ich Muskelschmerzen in den Beinen.
I've had muscle pain in my legs since the hike.
Common collocations are 'Muskelschmerzen lindern' (to relieve muscle pain), 'Muskelschmerzen verursachen' (to cause muscle pain), and 'Muskelschmerzen vorbeugen' (to prevent muscle pain). These collocations are particularly useful in conversations about health and in medical advice guides.
Ein warmes Bad kann Muskelschmerzen lindern.
A warm bath can relieve muscle pain.
